Kelly R. Charity G. Becky S. Erik S. Nicole H. Michael R.Assigned theme: Existence of Mass Conciousness
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What group identities exist within the novel? What evidence is there regarding characters' perceiving of themselves in terms of a group rather than in terms of an individual? In what way do characters fight against the role that this "mass consciousness" has placed upon them? In what way do characters find comfort at times in the consistency of being part of a group? What conflicts exist between traditional and revolutionary perspectives?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What group identities exist in our society? In what ways do society members perceive of themselves in terms of a group rather than in terms of an individual? In what ways do individuals fight against roles which the "mass consciousness" forces upon them? In what way do individuals find comfort at times in the consistency of being part of a group? What conflicts exist between traditional and more contemporary perspectives?
Kelly R. Charity G. Becky S. Erik S. Nicole H. Michael R.Assigned theme: Existence of Mass Conciousness
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:What group identities exist within the novel?
What evidence is there regarding characters' perceiving of themselves in terms of a group rather than in terms of an individual?
In what way do characters fight against the role that this "mass consciousness" has placed upon them?
In what way do characters find comfort at times in the consistency of being part of a group?
What conflicts exist between traditional and revolutionary perspectives?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:What group identities exist in our society?
In what ways do society members perceive of themselves in terms of a group rather than in terms of an individual?
In what ways do individuals fight against roles which the "mass consciousness" forces upon them?
In what way do individuals find comfort at times in the consistency of being part of a group?
What conflicts exist between traditional and more contemporary perspectives?